Villa Wins Battle as Villa Fights Federals in Mexico
General Francisco Villa repulsed a federal offensive near Tierra Blanca and pursued Salazar’s forces across a 12 mile front. About 10 000 troops fought with Villa routing the attackers before dawn. Salazar was ordered executed to deter federal officers and sympathizers. Admiral Fletcher sailed from Vera Cruz to assess oil property incidents along the Texas coast.
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Sex
Francisco Villa
Cenerita Jose Ines Salazdr
Ragas
Corayeo
Juanda
Therra Blanca
Villa
Bauche
Helen
Tex
Juarez
Chihuahua
Cao
Salazar
Mort Bilsa
Ning
Washington
Mexico
Fletcher
Atlantic
Vera Cruz
Rhode Teland
Sampleo
Tuxpaum
Foe of bookkeeper charged with embezzlement in Chicago
In Chicago on November 26 Sonureh was charged with embezzling about 8833 from the banking firm Benjamin J. Schlitz Co. The case follows a record consignment of mail arriving in New York and other national notes from across the country including Gompers reelection and a fatal accident in Fairfield Nebraska.
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Chicago
MayJestle
Seattle
Wash
Samuel Gompers
American Laceration of Labor
John Mitchell
Fairfield
Neb
C. Sibly
Sibly
Glenwood
Alfred Davis
Iowa Institution For
Postpone Trial of Schmidt to December Eight
By consent of counsel for both sides Judge Foster adjourned the trial of Hans Schmidt the priest who murdered Anna Augauller until December 8 Schmidt's lawyer was not ready.
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Schmidt
New York
Foster
Hans Schmidt
Anna Augauller
Fruit Trees Bloom in Freeburg Twice This Year
Belleville Illinois November 26 Freeburg seven miles from Belleville reports all fruit trees in bloom again in the section marking a second bloom this year. Purcell on Trial for Murder New York November 26 James Purcell gambler must stand trial for the murder of his twelve year old daughter Agnes. Purcell found sane by a court commission here Monday. Doctor Elam Is Cut on Ball Kansas City Missouri November 26 Dr William Elam who last Tuesday shot and killed Ww P Cramer of Chicago was released on $10000 bond on Monday. His trial was set for January
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Ill
Freeburg
Purcell
New York
James Purcell
Agnes
Elam
Kansas City
S Willam Elam
Ww. P. Cramer
Chicago
Jaquary
Racine
Racine High School
Jerome Jackson
la Crosse
Frances Splitter
German Baptist Church
Hartford
Kissel Car Company
Milwaukee
Sidney Maybaum
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
Lake Shore
State Board of Health
Henry Keiser
George, Buck
Willian Scott
Cecil Radgway
Catherine Evers
Kynosha
Edward Frederickson
Ibis City
Frederickson
Birnamwood
Joseph
Lock
John Schuler
Webster
Schuler
St. Paul
South Dakota
John Sullivan
Decoto
Sullivan
Charles Smith
Burlington Road
Boulevard Hall
Albert Miller
Green Bay
Joseph K. Dixon
Wilson
Rodman-Wanamaker
Oneida
Benjamin Clark
Fond du Lac
A. Jonas
G. Tulledge
Oakfield
Merrill
Moving Picture
Rhinelander
Currency bill debate delays decisive vote in Senate
Washington Nov 25 The currency bill with amendments from the divided senate banking and currency committees is laid before the Senate. Debate begins but a final vote is not expected before February 1. Senators Owen and Hitchcock lead divergent views as the Dill bill passes the House and is labeled unfinished business.
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Washington
Senate
Owen
Hitchcock
House
Senata
San Francisco
Meteh ‘Hetohy
Provident
Alaska
John H Marble dies at Washington jurisdictional post
John Hobart Marble Interstate Commerce Commissioner died suddenly at his home in Washington on Friday from uraemic poisoning. He served as attorney for the commission for years and became secretary in 1912 and a commissioner member on March 10 1948. Born February 26 1860 in Ashland Nebraska he left a wife and a nineteen year old daughter.
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Washington
John Hobart Marble
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Mr. Marble
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ashland
Neb
Des Moines Saloons Ordered Closed After Supreme Court Ruling
Des Moines businesses must close immediately as the Iowa Supreme Court upholds a liquor interests appeal. Within an hour, notices to quit were served and by 5:30 every saloon in the area had shut down. In St Paul, William A. Wells, president of a St Paul ice company, was found guilty by a jury in Haaits?g district court.
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Dow Moines
Des Moines
Low Supreme Court
St. Paul, Minn
William A. Wells
St. Baulice
Haatligs
Canadian authorities bar Mrs Lucy Parsons in Seattle
Mrs Lucy I Parsons widow of Albert R Parsons a Chicago anarchist who was hanged for his role in the Haymarket riots was turned back by Canadian Immigration authorities in Seattle on November 26.
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Canada
Parsons
Seattle
Wash
Lucy I. Parsons
Albert R. Parsons
Chicago
Gridiron Season Kills and Injures Many in City
In Chicago on November 26 a grim gridiron toll is reported with fourteen dead and a host injured. Officials note that ninety one percent of the season’s casualties are among players, with fifty six incapacitated temporarily and numerous others bruised, reflecting widespread injuries.
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Chicago
Prediction drives Agnes Pairbanks to suicide
In Kansas City on November 4, Agnes Pairbanks killed herself after a fortune teller warned that her fiancé would drink and be unfaithful, predicting a unhappy married life.
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Kansas City
Agnes Pairbanks
Mother and Babes Poisoned in Manila Story
Manila Ia Nov 26 Mrs Walter Tample wife of a railroad man of Manila is dying and her two small children are in critical condition from poison said to have been administered by the mother.
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Babes
Manila
Walter Tample
Manilla
Missing Delaware tax collector found murdered in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police report the missing Delaware County tax collector Lewis Pinkerton was found dead. Suspects Roland Pennington and George Marsh confessed, citing robbery as the motive.
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Slala
Philadelphia
S. Lewis Pinkerton
Delaware County
Roland
Pennington
George Marsh
House Gives Miss Wilson Her Gift
Washington November 22 Miss Jessie Wilson the White House bride elect has received her two thousand dollar diamond pendant presented by a jewelry firm. The pendant was delivered to the White House for the occasion.
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House
Miss.Wilson
Washington
Jessie Wilson
Government moves against cold storage egg trusts
Washington on November 26 Attorney General McReynolds ordered a nationwide probe into cold storage firms accused of withholding eggs and other foods to drive up prices. Investigators will track stored egg quantities entry prices storage length and release prices while Congress considers bills to regulate cold storage and curb monopolistic pricing. Senators and Representatives including Bristow McKellar Curry and Vare push for action with labeling and storage limits under the pure food and anti trust laws.
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Washington
Food Trust
McReynolds
Congress
Department of Justice
Department
Senator Bristow
Congressman Mckellar
Tennessee
Curry
Wisconsin
Vare
Pennsylvania
Sherman’s Daughter Dies in Mississippi Burial Near Sherman
Mrs. Minnie Sharman Fitch, wife of retired U S N Lieutenant Thomas W Fitch and daughter of Willand C Sherman, died at Gulfport Mississippi. The remains were interred beside General Sherman.
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Sherman
Mobile
Ala
Minnie Sharman Fitch
Thomas W.pitch
U. S.N
Willand
Gulfport
Miss
General Sherman
Million Dollar Shipment To Banks In Washington
Huge motor trucks carried one million dollars in small denomination bills from the treasury to the branches of the United States Trust company in anticipation of further demands from depositors. The transfer occurred in Washington on Nov 85 according to reports.
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End Run
Washington
Treasury
United States Trust Company
Mail Pouch Missing Funds Shocks Ferguson Depot
A mail pouch containing 1500 dollars in checks vanished Thursday evening from the Ferguson depot crane. Payments on all checks have been stopped, and the loss prompts a police and postal inquiry. In other news, W F Bulland y, former North Chicago Naval Training Station commandant, will assume leadership of the Annapolis school for officers of the navy on March 1.
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Ferguson Depot
Aval
Annapolis
Waukegan
Ill
W. F. Bullandy
Naval Training
North Chicago
Annapolis School
Navy
Robbers Kill Car Passenger in Lincoln Streetcar
In Lincoln Nebraska November 22 two highwaymen tried a hold up on a suburban streetcar. They shot and killed a passenger and robbed the conductor of a small sum.
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Lincoln, Neb
White Trial Delayed in Charlestown Union Conspiracy Case
Charges of conspiracy in restraint of trade against John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America, and 17 other union officials were continued until June in Charlestown West Virginia.
Frisco failure tied to commissions and promoters
The interstate commerce commission's four day inquiry in St Louis will be submitted to Congress in December. It findings show the Frisco was forced to the wall by fictitious indebtedness of 40 million created by large commissions to bankers and brokers for security sales and promoter profits. Yoakum and associates profited through self trades as promoter and feeder-line promoter, with broker and banker commissions totaling about 32 million of the funded debt of 244 million and Yoakum profits over 7 million. The average broker commission was 12.6 percent, while feeder-line promotions yielded 10 to over 100 percent profits.
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Erisco
Interstate. Commerce . Commission
St.’ Louis
Congress
Tto
Dn’ Ite Management
B. I. Yoakum
Texas
Commission
Yoakum
Frisco
Two U S Aviators Slain In Flight Accident
In San Diego two U S Army aviators Lieutenants Kelly and Ellington died when a training flight ended in a crash. They started from the aviation camp after a night there and ascended about 7:30 as watchers saw the machine lose control at roughly 80 feet, ending the flight after about twenty minutes.
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San Diego
Cal
Kelly
Ellington
United States Army Aviation Camp
Writ for Earle child custody in New York
Henry Welling ton Wack obtained a writ of habeas corpus from Supreme Court Justice Giegerich ordering Harle Earle eight years old to be produced in the supreme court. Harle is due in New York today with attorneys at the piers to serve the writ. He faces kidnapping charges.
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New York
Henry Wellington Wack
Marie Jemma Fishbacher Earle
Pinney Earle
Wisconsin potato growers gather for first annual convention
Wisconsin potato growers convene at Rhinelander Prentice and Marinette counties as exhibits fill booths around a vast hall. Prof J G Milward leads a diverse display of varieties. the event features disease research and a large attendance from midwest states.
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Rhinelander
Aesidest Ue J. W
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Middle States
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin” University
G. Milward
University
Wisconsin suffrage convention urges federal amendment and education drive
The Madison session heard Mrs H M Youmans urge a federal amendment and educational work to win votes for women. Rev Olympia Brown proposed a constitutional amendment as the easiest means, while speakers urged parties to include suffrage planks. Youmans warned Wisconsin voters must convert 60 000 to 70 000 more men and as many women to reach ballot access, outlining broad education strategies. Names of successors and corporate filings were listed, along with a new rural school inspector appointment for 1914.
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Madison
H. M. Youmans
Waukesha
Youmans
Olympia Brown
Racine
Henry M. Youmans
Wisconsin
Wisconsin News Briefs From Badger State Roundup
A reel of short items covers air troubles and dog bites in Rhehie Frank Cook's area, school and personnel notes in various towns, a deer weigh-in, and local incidents. It notes fiscal moves in Racine schools, a fatal train strike near Atwood, and multiple local crimes, accidents, and civic notices across cities like Madson Milwaukee Green Bay and Neenah.
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Frank “Cook
Depere
Brown
Npensh
Thomas Thompson
Racine
Neeriah
John Greensgood
Menominie Falls
Lewis Tennegan
Stevens Point
Herbert Specker
Atwood
Neenah
Twin City
Appleton
E. J.flack
Ashland
Wisconsin Fire Prevention Association
Madson
Cary
A. A. Thompson
Richland Center
la Crosse
David Griffin
Milwaukee Road
Will of Stephen Bull Leaves Estate to Heirs in Racine
The late Stephen Bull founder of the J D Case Threshing Machine company left an estate centered on a $20,000 bequest to the Tays Orphan asylum of Racine. The residue is placed in an endowment fund with no interest drawn, and the bulk goes to Frank K Bull and several daughters. The value previously cited was about $10,600,000, but later reductions and allocations are noted for grandchildren and relatives.
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Stephen Bull
J.d Case ‘Threshing Machine “Company
Bull
Tays Orphan Asylum of
Prank’ K, Bull
Wot
Frederick Robinson
A. Q
Guilbert
Pelati
Racine Booster Day Draws 3000 County Residents
About 3,000 Racine County residents attended Booster Day events at the Commercial club, Bike club and hotels. An ex term 2180 appeared. A joint Racine and Burlington committee will press Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light to build an electric line between Racine and Burlington.
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Racine
Racine County
Burlington
Milwaukee Electric Rathysy and Light Company
Ruaeine
CATTLE UNINSPECTED PROMPTS STATE INSPECTION
Kenosha State Veterinarian Dr Q and Madison's Winson inspect alleged violations of shipping uninspected cattle into the state. Charges were brought against Matt Holz Ben Lentz and Tony Schlax. One cattle consigned to Antoch TK. After unloading cattle were driven across the state line. They pleaded guilty and a $60 fine plus costs were imposed. Dr Mogon promises further arrests.
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Kenosha
Winson
Madison
Matt Holz
Ben Lentz
Tony Schlax
Antoch
Encs
Emogon
Pembine Woman Charged With Stamp Theft
Marinette Morence Campbell of Pembine was brought here and charged with converting one dollar of government postage stamps. Investigations target Postmaster George Williams of Pembine and other arrests may follow. Mrs. Campbell previously caused a sensation at Des Moines by fleecing men with her matrimonial bureau scheme.
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Marinette
Morence Campbell
Pembine
Connecion
George
Williams
Campbell
Des Moines
Bureal
Library board limits access to modern books on closed shelf
The board of directors of the public library, after discussing 300 modern works, will not allow public access unless the librarian determines the requester is fully qualified to draw them.
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Public Library
Missing Man Found in Hay Barn at Alumetville
In Fond du Lac county the body of Franke Winter, 51, was found beneath a horse in a hay barn after neighbors reported he had been unseen for several days. Authorities suspect a stroke of apoplexy. In Madison, Louis F. Meyer urged banning petroleum products for kindling in ordinary stoves in his annual oil inspectors report to Gov. McGovern.
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Fond du Lac
Madison
Louis F. Meyer
Milwaukee
Joe Gov. McGovern
Shoot Freak Wolf in Couderay-Winn Incident Shocks Town
Residents report a bizarre incident in Couderay-Winn where Coleman fired at a wolf described as wolf shaped but lacking hair. The creature reportedly wore a fine woolly coat resembling Reece Hise lomb’s wool, a detail that puzzled locals. Authorities noted no further injuries or confirmable species at this time.
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Couderay
Winn Coleman
Maiden Rock Man Loses Hand in Corn Shredder
William Rock of Wear, Trimbelle attempted a new corn shredder when his right hand was caught in the rolls. The injury was severe and required amputation at the wrist.
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Maiden Rock
William Rock
Wear
Trimbelle
Rains Help Tobacco Crop in Joneaville Area
Warmer weather and rains drive tobacco harvest as farmers strip fields. Local warehouses may begin sizing operations soon.
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Joneaville-ains
To Ship Many Potatoes From Rice Lake
It is estimated 700 carloads of potatoes will be shipped from Rice Lake Campia ang prill between September 2, 1913 and May 1, 1914. This equates to about 420000 bushels.
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Nice Lake
Rice Lake
Campia Ang Prill
Widow Awarded $3000 in Madison Boiler Death Case
Mrs Adolph Scholl widow of a United States Sugar company worker who was scalded to death in a boiler repair case at the factory in Madison received a $3000 award. The judgment awards the widow damages after the fatal accident context and the company involved.
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Madison
Adolph Sch¢holl
United States Sugar Company
Edgar Man a death by own action
William Schmidt of Edgar, age 26, died by shooting himself through the heart with a double barrel gun. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by own action. Domestic trouble is said to have caused the act.
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Wausau
William Schmidt
Edgar
Fire Damages Creamery at Mondovi
A fire started in the engine room of the Farmers Cooperative Creamery in Mondovi causing damage estimated around $2,000. Local fire crews battled the blaze, preventing further spread to adjacent facilities. No injuries reported as investigators review the site for cause.
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Mondovi
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